Travel Kentucky: Historical Destinations and Natural Wonders: An America 250 KY presentation with Blair Hess

When people—particularly those who reside outside of the Bluegrass State—think of Kentucky, three things usually come to mind: bourbon, Colonel Sanders’ secret chicken recipe, and the glamourous Kentucky Derby. Add college basketball to that list, and you have yourself a superfecta. However, for author Blair Thomas Hess, a seventh generation Kentuckian, her home state is a diverse patchwork of faces and places, each as unique as the state’s geography. Many have made the drive across the Bluegrass State, but too often we bypass all the worthwhile distractions between Paw Paw in Pike County and the Kentucky Bend of the Mississippi River in Fulton County—treasures such as Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home that rests inside a Greek-style temple and the buffalo that roam the modern-day prairies of Land Between the Lakes. Whether you're a native or long-time Kentuckian or if you're a recent transplant, there is always something new to discover exploring your own backyard. This talk travels the parkways, byways and backroads of the Bluegrass State and outlines some of Kentucky's most famous historical destinations and natural wonders as well as some of her best kept secrets. This presentation will highlight fun and educational destinations to help Kentuckians of all ages explore the amazing and irreplaceable things that make the state one of a kind.